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Electrician License Requirements in Georgia

Last reviewed July 2026

To work as a licensed electrician in Georgia, you'll apply through the licensing authority, meet an experience requirement, and pass a licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code. Here's how it breaks down.

Georgia licenses electrical CONTRACTORS, not individual journeymen — electricians work under a contractor's license. There are two classes: Class I (restricted) and Class II (unrestricted).

Licensing authority

Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Electrical Contractors (Secretary of State)
Phone: (844) 753-7825
Website: https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-state-board-electrical-contractors

License types & experience

LicenseExperience requiredExam
Class I (Restricted)
Single-phase residential and 3-phase up to 200A		 4 years of qualifying experience including 1 year as a supervisor / primary decision-maker Business & Law (50 questions) + Trade (100 questions), PSI, 70% to pass
Class II (Unrestricted)
Any electrical work		 4 years qualifying experience including 1 year supervisory Business & Law + Trade, PSI, 70% to pass

The exam & fees

Testing vendor

PSI

Fees

$110 per exam part to PSI + $200 application to the CILB

Renewal & continuing education

Licenses renew every 2 years (expire June 30 of even years); 8 hours of continuing education per period.

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⚠ Licensing requirements and fees change. This page is a summary, not legal advice — always confirm current requirements directly with Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board — Division of Electrical Contractors (Secretary of State) before applying.

Sources: Georgia SOS — Electrical Contractors Board (official)